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Drone News: FAA $270k Fine, FBI Stop Drone Bombing, DJI Goggles N3
Welcome to Weekly UAS News! We have four drone stories for you this week: the FAA proposes a $270,000 fine, a man is arrested for a terrorism plot using drones, DJI releases Goggle N3, and Aloft getting “Before You Fly”…
Man Arrested After Shooting at Drone Near Tulsa, Oklahoma Church
A man was arrested in east Tulsa, Oklahoma after allegedly shooting at a civilian drone that was being used for event preparation, according to a report from Tulsa Police. Incident Details The incident occurred around 5 p.m. Wednesday near a…
DJI Neo Gets Major Speed Boost: Firmware Update Doubles Tracking Performance
DJI has rolled out a significant firmware update for the DJI Neo drone, introducing compatibility with new hardware and several feature enhancements aimed at improving the overall flying experience. The update, released on November 6, 2024, brings the Neo firmware…
Spanish “Crow” Counter-Drone System Blocks 90 Unauthorized Drones at UN Biodiversity Summit
The Colombian Air Force (FAC) demonstrated its technological prowess by deploying the sophisticated Spanish-manufactured “Crow” counter-drone system to safeguard the UN Biodiversity Conference (COP 16) in Cali, as reported by Indra, the system’s manufacturer. Comprehensive Security Coverage The system was…
Taiwan’s University Drone Competition Tests Battle-Ready UAVs Under GPS Jamming
In a significant push to enhance its defense capabilities, Taiwan is hosting an innovative drone competition where university students test their UAV designs in simulated battlefield conditions, according to NDTV. Competition Tests Real-World Combat Scenarios The National Defense Application UAV…
ParaZero Lands $187K Deal to Enhance Drone Safety for US Air Mobility Company
A significant development in drone safety systems has emerged as ParaZero Technologies Ltd. secured a notable contract, pushing forward the evolution of urban air mobility safety standards, according to Investing.com. Safety Systems for Next-Gen Aircraft The Israeli aerospace company landed…
Russia’s Deadly Drone Campaign Hits Record Numbers, Testing Ukraine’s Defenses
In a significant escalation of aerial warfare, Russia unleashed an unprecedented 2,023 drone attacks against Ukrainian targets in October alone, marking the highest monthly total in the 32-month-old conflict, according to The New York Times. Sophisticated Multi-Drone Strategy Emerges Russia’s…
Ukraine’s Modified Sport Plane Drone Strikes Russian Naval Base 700 Miles from Front Lines
A modified Aeroprakt A-22 sport plane, converted into a long-range drone and carrying explosives, struck Russian naval vessels at a Caspian Fleet base in Kaspiysk, Dagestan – approximately 700 miles from Ukraine’s frontlines, according to a report from Anton Gerashchenko,…
Shenzhen Commits $1.7B to Build Massive Drone Infrastructure Network
China’s tech powerhouse Shenzhen is making a bold move into the future of urban air mobility, pledging $1.7 billion to develop infrastructure for low-altitude flight operations through 2026, according to a report from the South China Morning Post. Ambitious Infrastructure…
DJI Air 3S vs. DJI Air 3 – Is It Worth The Upgrade?
What’s going on, guys? Billy here, and the midcycle refreshes from DJI with the DJI Air 3S just keep coming. It seems to be something we can now expect from the DJI Air series of drones. If you remember, the…
DJI Goggles N3 – $229 Goggles For Everyone!
Ever since the DJI Neo came out, many people have been requesting a cheaper alternative to the Goggles 3. Well, now we have it: here are the DJI Goggles N3, and in today’s video, I’ll let you know everything you…
French Loitering Munition OSKAR Heads to Ukraine in Landmark Drone Delivery
France has begun its first-ever delivery of loitering munitions to Ukraine, marking a significant milestone in Franco-Ukrainian military cooperation. The OSKAR (Opportunity Strike Kinetics Aircraft Ruggedised) drones, developed by Delair and KNDS France, were reportedly rapidly transformed from demonstration models…